Latest 2026 Asian Games Group E standings after the Thailand women's national football team suffered two straight defeats but still has a chance to advance.
On 17 Sep 2026 GMT+7, here is the summary of results and standings after the conclusion of the women's football group stage matchday 2 in Group E of the 2026 Asian Games. The "Chaba Kaew" Thailand women's national football team faced Chinese Taipei, one of their rivals for qualification.
Thailand 0-1 Chinese Taipei
Vietnam 0-8 Japan
After matchday 2, Thailand remains at the bottom of Group E due to an inferior goal difference compared to Vietnam, who is third. Japan leads the group, and Chinese Taipei also has a full 6 points, ensuring both teams have secured advancement.
The only path for Thailand's women's football team to reach the quarterfinals at the 2026 Asian Games is to qualify as one of the two best third-placed teams across the three groups. To do so, they must defeat Vietnam in their final match by as large a goal difference as possible.
1. Japan 6 points (Goals For 15, Goals Against 0) *Qualified
2. Chinese Taipei 6 points (Goals For 3, Goals Against 1) *Qualified
3. Vietnam 0 points (Goals For 1, Goals Against 10)
4. Thailand 0 points (Goals For 0, Goals Against 9)
Next up, the Thailand women's national football team will play Vietnam at Nagai Stadium, Osaka, Japan, on Monday, 21 Sep 2026 GMT+7 at 17:30 local time. The match will be broadcast live on MCOT HD 30 and the AIS PLAY application.
